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🎉 We are delighted to welcome Professor Baoquan Ding, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, China, as a new Associate Editor working across Nanoscale and Nanoscale Advances.🎉 Professor Ding obtained his B.S. in Chemistry from Jilin University in 2000. He received his Ph.D. degree in Chemistry from New York University in 2006. After a postdoctoral experience at Molecular Foundry, Lawrence Berkeley National Lab (2006-2009), he joined the Biodesign Institute, Arizona State University, as a research assistant professor (2009-2010). He became a full professor at NCNST in November 2010. His research interests include nanostructure and nanodevice fabrication with self-assembled biomolecules and nanoparticles and the development of wide applications in drug delivery, biocatalysis, and nanophotonics “I look forward to strengthening the communication and collaboration between RSC and NCNST and contributing to promote Nanoscale to be one of the best Journals in nanoscience and nanotechnology.” – Professor Baoquan Ding We welcome you to submit your latest work on nanostructure and nanodevice fabrication with self-assembled biomolecules and nanoparticles with applications in drug delivery, biocatalysis, and nanophotonics to his editorial office for consideration: Submit to Nanoscale ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ePp68B_R Submit to Nanoscale Advances ➡️ https://lnkd.in/erH8kSpy Please join us in welcoming Professor Ding to Nanoscale and Nanoscale Advances and we hope you will consider Nanoscale and Nanoscale Advances for your future submissions.

Check out the latest paper from the Giordani group! We have developed a targeted carbon nano-onion based nanocarrier system for the treatment of drug resistant breast cancer. Our formulation displays improved efficacy and reduced side effects compared to existing treatments when tested in vitro. https://lnkd.in/ea-hVRyF Nanoscience #RSCNano#RSCNano Royal Society of Chemistry DCU Research DCU Faculty of Science and Health Silvia Giordani #nanoscience #cancer #carbonnanomaterial

A 1H-to-1T phase transition enabling 2D Janus polar metal formation in SNbSe and SeNbS is revealed by spectroscopy, Z-contrast STEM, and DFT, highlighting their broken symmetry and metallic nature. In their article, Cheng-Lun (Alan) Wu, Mohammad Y. Sayyad, Renee E. Sailus, Dibyendu Dey, Jing Xie, Patrick Hays, Jan Kopaczek, Yunbo Ou, Sandhya Susarla, Ivan Sanchez Esqueda, Antia S. Botana and Seth Ariel Tongay demonstrate the realisation of niobium-based Janus metals and expand the library of metallic Janus layers. Read the outside back cover article here 👇: https://lnkd.in/ekZqwXE8

📢 Call for papers - quantum nanomaterials Do you work on quantum nanomaterials? Submit your latest research to this exciting new themed collection in Nanoscale before the submissions deadline of 29 July 2025 🗓 This collection is being guest edited by Dr Yujeong Bae (Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for materials science and technology, Switzerland) Dr Paola Ceroni (University of Bologna, Italy) and Dr Yi Chen (Peking University, China). Find out more on how to submit 🔗https://lnkd.in/eRKm8J9E Quantum materials have emerged as a rapidly expanding field at the intersection of condensed matter physics, materials science, and quantum technology. These materials exhibit exotic quantum phenomena that cannot be described by classical models, encompassing diverse systems such as topological materials, correlated electron systems, moiré heterostructures, two-dimensional (2D) materials, and spin-based quantum systems. Their unique electronic, magnetic, and optical properties underpin advancements in quantum computing, spintronics, optoelectronics, and next-generation sensing technologies. A significant milestone in the recognition of quantum materials research was the 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, awarded for the discovery and synthesis of quantum dots, highlighting the transformative impact of nanoscale semiconductor materials. This breakthrough, along with developments in topological insulators, moiré superlattices, superconducting materials, and quantum defects in solids, has fueled new directions in quantum information science and novel device architectures. This special issue aims to highlight the latest advancements and challenges in quantum materials research, with a broad scope that includes, but is not limited to, the following topics: - Novel synthesis and fabrication strategies - Bioinspired quantum nanostructures - Quantum coherence and entanglement in condensed matter systems - Emerging quantum phases in correlated materials - Topological and spintronic quantum materials - Moiré superlattices and 2D heterostructures - Defect-based quantum systems for sensing and computing - Advanced spectroscopic and characterization techniques - Light-matter interactions and quantum photonics - Quantum transport and electron correlation effects - Quantum material-based devices and applications We invite researchers to contribute original research articles, reviews, and perspectives that explore fundamental discoveries, experimental techniques, and technological applications of quantum materials. This special issue will serve as a valuable platform for advancing the field and fostering interdisciplinary collaborations. We look forward to receiving your submissions!

'A dual-band transmissive polarization conversion metastructure based on the toroidal dipole-assisted EIT effect' is illustrated on inside front cover for Issue 13 of Nanoscale. In this contribution, Li Zeng, Tao Zhang and Hai-Feng Zhang propose a low-loss transmissive meta-structure, leveraging toroidal dipole-assisted electromagnetically induced transparency to enable dual-band linear-to-circular polarization conversion. Read the article here 👇: https://lnkd.in/e4mbPcQk

Issue 13 of Nanoscale showcases research on the 'Mechanisms and effects of gas intercalation into ionic liquids confined within charged nanoscale volumes'. Fikret Aydin, Alex Abelson, Stephen Weitzner, Francesco Fornasiero, Tuan Anh Pham, Eric Meshot and Steven F. Buchsbaum report insights that provide a foundation for engineering future electrochemical systems utilised in gas sensing or separation applications. Read the inside back cover article here 👇: https://lnkd.in/eKwG3K3p

Check it out 🙌 Our latest Community Board collection across Materials Horizons Materials #RSCMat and Nanoscale Horizons focuses on emerging horizons in polymer applications. Explore the articles in this collection selected for by Kostas Parkatzidis and Calum Ferguson for free until 12 May✨

"Our research unveils critical thermodynamic and kinetic details in the initial phases of carbon dot synthesis from citric acid and ethylenediamine." Martin P., Jela Nociarová, David Řeha, Juraj Filo, Marek Šebela, Petr Zajíček, Markéta Paloncýová, Chiara O., Francesca Mocci, Antonio Cappai, Carlo Maria Carbonaro, Zdeněk Baďura, Lukáš Zdražil, Radek Zbořil, Andrey L. Rogach, Miroslav Medveď and Michal Otyepka unravel reaction mechanisms using a combination of theoretical calculations with experiments in their article, published in Issue 13 of Nanoscale. Read the outside front cover article here 👇: https://lnkd.in/eKM-y9Bx

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siRNA-loaded anionic liposomes penetrate Aspergillus fumigatus, silencing key genes and inhibiting growth - highlighting RNAi’s potential as a novel antifungal strategy in Nanoscale Issue 12's outside back cover article. Yidong Yu, Theresa Vogel, Sina Hirsch, Jürgen Groll, Krystyna Albrecht and Andreas Beilhack demonstrate the promising antifungal potential of siRNA against human fungal pathogens for the first time in their recent Communication article. Read their work below 👇: https://lnkd.in/eWqeK9iN Check out the idw's press release about the study: 🔗 Major Progress in the Development of New Medications Against Dangerous Fungal Infections https://lnkd.in/eDtKpCNV